SUBMERSED
Began in 2022 with a pitch by director Ector Troncoso, Submersed is our first project and has an original story combining 2D and 3D animation, following three explorers on an alien planet, VITA I. The three explorers, Audre, Jean-Luc, and George, explore through the uncharted planet on their submersible, the ATHENA I as they are tempted to venture off course. Soon, they find themselves surrounded by oceanic mystery, horrifying discoveries, and frustrations with each other that they cannot escape.
THE WORLD
VITA I
Is an ocean planet teeming with life that was recently discovered. AASTRO has only scratched the surface of research into the flora and fauna of the planet, with unknown biomes in the depths of the planet, and mysterious creatures lurking in the ravines beyond the surface of the planet.
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THE ABYSS
Deep underwater the roots of the underwater sponges and mushrooms take root along the ocean floor and grow to the surface, making mushrooms that are several hundred meters tall. Smaller mushrooms grow along the ocean floor and roots and light up the area.
THE RAVINE
Is a range of long craters that span much of the surface of VITA I. Deep where the light doesn’t reach, it is only lit by geothermal vents and cracks along the ocean floor.
THE CREATURES
LEONTIADYS PERHYPSOPHIC - “Brian”
Is an aggressive pack hunter that lurks in the ravines of VITA I. It uses its stunning blue or green glows to captivate potential prey.
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MODELED BY: ASHLEY PULLIAM
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Cervellaherbi artilius - “Zilly”
Is a deep sea cethalopod that lives within the abyss of VITA I. It lives among the giant mushrooms, and uses its luminescence to ward off predators. It is an omnivore, and uses its long claw to grab smaller creatures.
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MODELED BY: EMMA FULKERSON
TEXTURES BY: ECTOR TRONCOSO, TESSA KISSICK
Catella Acplasest - “Kurt”
Is the largest recorded mammal on VITA I, and lives in the deep ocean between the ravine and abyss. A filter feeder that passively swims through the ocean, eating whatever swims near its mouth. Due to its size, it often swims alone.
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MODELED BY: GARETH BREWER
THE CHARACTERS
VOICED BY: ANDRE REFIG
VOICED BY: MIA RODRIGUEZ
THE ATHENA I
TEXTURED BY: ECTOR TRONCOSO, CLAIRE CHONG, TESSA KISSICK
MODELED BY: EMILY SAVOS, PAIGE POWELL-REVIS
